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Another War For The British
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The United States Being Impressed
The British impress U.S. sailors. This means they capture U.S. ships and force sailors to join there army. They force the person being impressed to help them. -
Madison Wants War
James Madison wrote a letter to congress saying that he wants to declare war. -
The Start of War?
The United States ship the Chesapeake is fired on by the British ship the Leopard. The British wanted to take four sailors and impress them. When the U.S. refused that is when the British fired on them. -
U.S. Passes An Act
The U.S. passes the act called the Embargo Act. This banned all trade with foreign countries. After this happens it leads to a economic slump. -
A New President
James Madison is elected president. The picture shows James Madison. -
The First Battle
The battle of Tippecanoe is know as the first batte of the war of 1812. The battle is between Native Americans with the help of the British and the United States. In this picture is Tecumseh who was a Indian that helped the British. -
The War Has Started
America declares war on the British. The picture shows both flags the British and the Americans. -
Fail
General William Hull for the United States trys to invade Canada. The U.S. fail. This will then lead to the U.S. failing three more times while trying to conquer Canada. In the pictuure is William Hull. -
Battle Of French Town
The U.S. looses the battle of French Town. The British allies captured U.S. troops and killed them. U.S. looses this battle. -
Fire In York
The U.S. traveld to the city of York to burn British land. -
Revenge
In return of the U.S. burning the City of York the British strike back burning Washington D.C. James Madison was able to escape the burning without being harmed. Dolly Madison escaped also taking a portrait of George Washington from the White House. In the picture is Dolly Madison. -
Battle of Fort McHenry
At the battle of Fort McHenry the U.S. beat the British. This is where the Star Spangled Banner was written by Francis Scott Key. Te picture shows fort McHenry. -
A Treaty
The treaty of Ghent is discussed. Both sides dont sign the treaty. The war is to be continued on until further notice. -
Battle of New Orleans
The Battle of New Orleans is the last battle of the war. Andrew Jackson lead the U.S. to the victory. The battle took place in New Orleans. In the picture is Andrew Jackson. -
The War Ends
The U.S. and Britain meet in Belgium to discuss the treaty. Both sides agree to the treaty and Madison ends the war.
